AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSenate Race: Independent Ty Pinkins says he’ll stay in the race as Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom make their final push before Nov. 3. Former Rep. Jim Clyburn joined Colom for a voting-rights stop in Ruleville. State Oversight: Mississippi’s auditor plans to divert tax dollars from six cities with delinquent audits to cover the cost of completing them. Energy & Infrastructure: Entergy Mississippi plans to build a natural-gas power plant in Raymond. Low river levels have also closed a Mississippi River ferry and cut into grain profits. Consumer Protection: Mississippi will receive $3.6 million from a $220 million multistate General Motors settlement over allegations the automaker sold drivers’ data without consent. The state also joined a federal lawsuit accusing Dollar General of overcharging customers at checkout. Public Safety & Sports: The state corrections department backs cellphone-jamming technology in prisons. Mississippi Valley State is restoring online services after a cyber incident, while Mississippi State basketball star Josh Hubbard prepares to lead the Bulldogs against Tennessee Tech.
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